There are several auto extended warranty types available for both new and used autos. The main three include Powertrain, Bumper-to-Bumper (or Exclusionary Coverage) and Named Component. Here we've listed the different types of car warranties to help you decide what's best for you. Powertrain A Powertrain car warranty covers the Drivetrain only (mainly the internally [...]

Roy Dominguez from Union City, New Jersery is a proud owner of an extended auto warranty from CARCHEX. He chose CARCHEX for his 2002 Acura MDX SUV because he wanted a company that would provide him with tranquility and peace of mind. Check out his full video testimonial to learn more about his experience with [...]

Our most recent customer testimonial comes from Don Main in Hendersonville, NC. In his testimonial, Don tells us about his CARCHEX extended auto warranty that he purchased for his 2003 Cadillac. After extensive comparison with other companies, Don chose to get protected with CARCHEX and explains why he is such a proud customer. Driving for [...]

The Kia warranty on new Kias lasts for 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. This warranty is a limited powertrain, including major mechanical components. A 5 year / 60,000 mile basic warranty is also included, which covers most repairs not due to wear and tear. A Kia warranty also includes a 5 year [...]

With the help of Pat Goss, we learn that when purchasing an auto warranty, consumers can face several problems. Some companies will use substandard parts and charge extra labor fees. How can we avoid these issues? By choosing CARCHEX you can be confident that your car and wallet are protected. The Trust Factor In business [...]

Do you have to buy extended auto warranties at the point-of-sale? Can you only buy extended auto warranties at the dealership? Pat Goss answers these questions and more: Extending Your Car's Warranty You know, although dealers might want you to think otherwise, may actually tell you that it's a fact you do not have to [...]

A broken clutch can literally leave you stranded in the cold. When a clutch breaks, it cannot engage the gears, i.e. it’s dead in the water, which can be quite costly without an extended Jeep warranty. A common and well-documented problem with many manual Jeep Patriots, especially model year 2008, is the failure of the [...]

Choosing between buying a new or a preowned car is a complicated endeavor. However, in terms of total cost of ownership—and putting emotions aside—purchasing a preowned car is almost always the better financial decision. The reason: depreciation. Typically, a vehicle will depreciate around 40% in the first 3 years. Edmunds.com ran a test to compare [...]

You decide to buy a new car and there’s tons of decisions: paint color, interior, automatic locks, heated seats, navigation system, sunroof, anti-theft system, and the list keeps going. During the new car buying decision process you always want to choose to purchase an extended auto warranty. Your automobile is most likely your second largest [...]

We’d like to introduce you to Jackie Byrd, a valued CARCHEX customer and owner of extended vehicle protection. Check out Jackie’s Pontiac G6 Convertible and her positive experience working with CARCHEX: Do you want to tell your story? If you are a CARCHEX customer and want to share your story about your car and your [...]

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